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HelpTest Code ABTGN or THYABS (with ABTPO) Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Specimen Type
Blood
Container
Red top tube
UCMC Collection Instructions
Draw BEFORE thyroid needle biopsy.
Do not draw after thyroid node local biopsy.
Availability
Set up Monday and Thursday
Turnaround Time
1 – 4 days
STAT Availability
Not Available
Test Methodology
Radioimmunoassay
CPT Code
86800
Test Includes
ABTGN – Thyroglobulin
Antibodies
THYABS – Thyroid Peroxidase
Anitbody and Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Reference Range
<0.4 KU/mL
Dilution performed on request for positive result reported as
“greater than ___”.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Fee Code
63361